Where to celebrate to make sure your St. Patty’s Day doesn’t bite! St. Patty’s Day is a big deal in South Florida. The combination of perfect spring weather and an exciting environment make it a thrilling place to be for the fun and happy holiday. When you’re looking for the best places to catch St.…
Have a heart and cook up some love this March Thanks to our mild winters in South Florida, it’s always backyard BBQ season. Explore these simple, yet delicious heart-healthy treasures as you celebrate good health and happiness with friends and family during National Heart Month: 1. Grilled Chicken with Homemade Pineapple BBQ Making homemade BBQ…
The threat of Zika is real—the time to take precautions is now There’s no disagreeing that mosquitos are a pain. And while getting bitten is annoying and itchy, all of us are aware of the various diseases that mosquitos can carry and the dangers of getting bitten by one that’s infected. Recently, you may have…
Be wary, but not terrified While you’re probably hearing about Zika all over the news, it’s only the newest reason to protect your family from the dangers of mosquitos. From West Nile virus and elephantiasis to dengue and yellow fevers, mosquitos have been plaguing humans (and pets like dogs and horses) for centuries. So where…
Researchers have identified another mosquito-borne illness that causes fever and pain as well as brain inflammation and in some cases, death Mosquitos. Most people dislike them, but what many people don’t realize is that mosquitos carry hidden dangers. You’ve probably heard all about the West Nile Virus, and whether you consider it a threat or…
The size of your garden shouldn’t affect the number of your veggies Picture this: you’ve harvested plump, organically grown vegetables. This includes 20 pounds of carrots from just 24 square feet and 100 pounds of lettuce with 100 square feet. No, it’s not a dream. Yields like these are more possible than you can imagine.…
Your backyard can serve as a lot of things, including a money saver Your backyard is what you make of it. It can be for entertaining, serve as an eating spot or even where you get your work done. But did you know that it can also save you money? 1. Food expenses The National…
Your backyard is the perfect backdrop for any kind of exercise routine Whoever said you need a gym in order to complete a sufficient workout didn’t know how to work out. Your backyard, a mat, and some free weights are all you really need to reach your fitness goals. Try these 3 belly-blasting workouts you…
Let your backyard serve as the playroom of your home No matter the size or shape of your backyard, there are always activities you can enjoy with your family and friends. When you think of backyard games, you might imagine a family football game, but that’s not the only way to get everyone up and…
Floridians have limited holiday decoration options without a winter backdrop, but that doesn’t mean a festive holiday celebration it isn’t possible Don’t let Florida’s eternal summer turn you into a Scrooge! There are ways to celebrate the holidays even when your backyard looks nothing like the North Pole. Consider the following options for decorating your…